New Releases by Charles Soule

Collects Star Wars (2020) #48-50. The end of an era for the Rebel Alliance! Leia Organa has put the galaxy''s freedom before all else - including her lost love, Han Solo. But with the growing threat of the second Death Star looming over the Rebellion, should she try to save him - while she still can? Meanwhile, the last remnants of Alderaan have come under threat from an old enemy! Leia and Luke Skywalker could save these few survivors of the destroyed planet, but the princess of Alderaan must choose between her people and the Alliance itself! And as this epic run reaches its incredible conclusion, years in the future, Jedi Master Luke must teach his student Ben Solo a powerful lesson about the true balance between light and dark in a tale that touches on all eras of Star Wars history!

Collects Star Wars (2020) #42-45, And Material From Star Wars: Revelations (2023) #1 And Free Comic Book Day 2024: Star Wars. The next shocking chapter in the saga of Luke Skywalker! Luke knows his destiny is leading him toward a confrontation with Darth Vader. But Vader is a Dark Lord of the Sith, and Luke is barely even a Jedi. To have any chance at survival, he must find a way to train himself in the battle techniques he will soon face. He must find…another Sith! But his target senses a chance at a new ascendancy! Trapped deep behind enemy lines, how will Luke survive? And who will he be if he does? Plus: Lando Calrissian''s past actions come back to haunt him as he faces trial for crimes against the Alliance! And his only hope may lie with…Darth Vader?!

END OF STORY ARC ÒBOUNTY,Ò Part Six (of Six) A lost member of the original expedition has unexpectedly returned, with a tale of an unbelievable journey across the Undiscovered Country and a path to the groupÕs ultimate objective: the great mystery that is Aurora.

Millions of miles from earth, with a badly damaged ship and starving vampires, desperate for the power in their blood, all around them, the Hill familyÕs mission to salvage their lives has become a disaster. Not all of them will make it home aliveÉbut there are worse fates than death.

Nine terrifying vampires have been freed from the Sun Prison. But for the contract with the Shrouded College to be fulfilled, they must be brought back safely to EarthÉand the deadly blood-suckers have plans of their own.

Collects Star Wars (2020) #37-41. The Dark Droids saga casts its shadow over the flagship Star Wars title! Something has gone horribly wrong with Lobot, putting the Rebellion at terrible risk! Lando Calrissian will do anything to save his friend, even if it means betraying his rebel allies. But salvation lies deep within the palace of Jabba the Hutt on Tatooine - and that''s where the Scourge of the Droids currently is! Will Lando live long enough to find what he''s seeking, or will the Scourge destroy any chance to cure Lobot? With the palace swarming with evil droids, all hungry for blood, hope may soon be lost. But when a desperate Lando turns back to the rebels for help, how can he possibly convince them that he''s not a traitor? Collecting STAR WARS (2020) #37-41.

VICTORY, Part Four (of Six) With the return of a lost member of the team, our intrepid explorers are finally able to learn where they need to go to enter the final ring of the Spiral. But Charlotte does not take the news well and decides to take a break from her cares via the helpful psychedelics grown in the lush fields of Zone Bounty. Buckle in. Its going to be a long, strange trip!

The Sun Prison awaits, as do its prisoners: Agvar the Stone, the Crane, Doctor Ortolan, and six other deadly vampire nobles. George, Greta, and Glory Hill are the three astronauts sent to break them out and return them to earth to serve as supernatural superweapons for the Shrouded CollegeÉbut did someone else get there first and steal the prize?

The offer has been made; the offer has been accepted. In return for youth, freedom and magical power granted to them by the Shrouded College, three washed-up former astronauts will undertake a deadly mission to free nine vampire lords locked away in a prison orbiting the sun. Yesterday, the trio didn''t believe vampires existed. Today...the countdown has begun.

"VICTORY," Part Three (of Six) As our team reels from revelations about extraordinary changes affecting the Outer World, a long-lost member of the expedition returns. Meanwhile, the Nephilim of Zone Bounty are beginning to harbor grave suspicions about their new visitors

MINISERIES PREMIERE SPACE VAMPIRES! In this new installment of THE SHROUDED COLLEGE, CHARLES SOULE & WILL SLINEY''s supernatural horror-adventure saga, three down-and-out astronauts are tasked with the ultimate heist—breaking a group of deadly vampires out of a space prison orbiting the Sun. Apollo 13 meets Blade in this killer thriller!

**"VICTORY," Part Two** For the last 25 issues, we have explored a deeply altered US from inside its borders. Now, at last, we return to the Outer World to see the incredible events that have taken place while our group of heroes has been lost inside the Undiscovered Country. At least two massive twists that turn the story on its head!

Collects Star Wars (2020) #31-36. Far, far from home! Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa and an elite crew of Rebel heroes are lost in the farthest reaches of No-Space after a mission gone wrong. A desperate maneuver is their only chance to find a way home - but what will it cost them? Meanwhile, the efforts of Lady Qi''ra and Crimson Dawn to destroy the Sith have sent ripples running through the Force, disrupting Luke''s connection to the deep powers of the galaxy. How far will he go to rediscover what he has lost? Luke must undertake an epic quest - or he, and the galaxy, will fall to darkness. In the clutches of Dr. Cuata, with his life hanging in the balance, only another Jedi can save him! Plus: With the discovery that the Empire is building a second Death Star, disaster looms for the Rebel Alliance!

NEW STORY ARC "VICTORY,” Part One LANDMARK 25TH ISSUE! After the harrowing revelations of the “Disunity” arc, the final leg of the spiraling journey to the center of the new America begins. For the first time since entering the undiscovered country, the group has regained contact with the outside world. But what shocking news will be delivered?

If you had one wish... what would you wish for?What if everyone else on the planet had one wish too? That''s Eight BillionGenies. Eight seconds after magical genies grant every person on earth onewish, the world is transformed forever...and that''s just the beginning! From #1 New York Times bestsellingauthor Charles Soule (Light of the Jedi, Undiscovered Country) andsuperstar artist Ryan Browne (Curse Words, God Hates Astronauts) comesthe most thought-provoking, hilarious, terrifying and emotional ride of theyear. Collects the eight issueseries. Soon to be a major motionpicture from Amazon Studios!

Thrilling short stories featuring fan favorite characters from the beloved High Republic series each written by a New York Times bestselling author. The High Republic authors share unmissable short stories that bridge Phases, resolve mysteries, and offer tantalizing hints of what is to come. Rejoin the adventures of the Jedi and Padawans, Pathfinders and Path members, heroes and villains ahead of the launch of Phase III. Authors: Zoraida Córdova, Tessa Gratton, Claudia Gray, Justina Ireland, Lydia Kang, George Mann, Daniel José Older, Cavan Scott, and Charles Soule

Elektra walks the line between good and evil - with style! It''s an undisputed fact: Trained by both the vicious Hand and the benevolent Chaste, Elektra Natchios is the best assassin in the Marvel Universe! And a murderers'' row of all-star Marvel creators are here to present the proof, in glorious black and white...with lashings of blood! A dozen astonishing tales set throughout her long and lethal life illustrate her fighting skills, ninja training and sheer determination! From the mean streets of Hell''s Kitchen to the seedy back alleys of Madripoor - and even farther afield - prepare to see Elektra in a whole new light...taking on ninja, vampires and worse! Collecting ELEKTRA: BLACK, WHITE & BLOOD #1-4.

If you had one wish…what would you wish for? What if everyone else on the planet had one wish too? That’s EIGHT BILLION GENIES. Eight seconds after magical genies grant every person on earth one wish, the world is transformed forever…and that’s just the beginning! From #1 New York Times-bestselling author CHARLES SOULE (UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY, Light of the Jedi) and superstar artist RYAN BROWNE (CURSE WORDS, GOD HATES ASTRONAUTS) comes the most thought-provoking, hilarious, terrifying, and emotional ride of the year. Collects EIGHT BILLION GENIES #1-8

Hundreds of years before the Skywalker saga, witness the birth of a Jedi legend: Porter Engle! He is perhaps the most skilled lightsaber wielder in the High Republic. With his sister Barash, he travels the galaxy, serving as a guardian of peace and justice. But even Porter Engle has enemies he cannot defeat. The dynamic new Star Wars era of the High Republic continues to expand, focusing on the legendary Jedi Knight Porter Engle. Hundreds of years before the Skywalker saga, witness the birth of a Jedi legend: Porter Engle! He is perhaps the most skilled lightsaber wielder in the High Republic. With his sister Barash, he travels the galaxy, serving as a guardian of peace and justice. But even Porter Engle has enemies he cannot defeat...

The only thing that stands between the death of Sebastian Stone and the Poor Man’s plan to hire the Devil himself using his thousands of cursed hellcoins is Sebastian’s better half, Maia Stone. But Maia will need power beyond anything she’s ever wielded to win this fight. One Faustian bargain…coming right up.

Combining the wonder of The Midnight Library , the inventiveness of Ready Player One, and the artistry of Cloud Atlas, this novel by the bestselling author of The Oracle Year and Anyone explores the way we’re all connected—and what can happen when we lose our capacity for joy. A few years from now, in a world similar to ours, there exists a sort of “depression plague” that people refer to simply as “The Grey.” No one can predict whom it will afflict, or how, but once infected, there’s no coming back. A young Hong Kong based scientist, Lily Barnes, is trying to maintain her inner light in an increasingly dark world. The human race is dwindling, and people fighting to push forward are increasingly rare. One day, Lily comes across something that seems to be addressing her directly, calling to her, asking her to follow a path to whatever lies at its end. Is this the Endless Vessel to happiness? She leaves her life behind and sets out through time and space to find out. From its opening heart-stopping scene in the present day at the Louvre in Paris, through the earthly meetings between Lily and her loved ones past and present, to a shocking and satisfying conclusion in a truly enchanted forest, Charles Soule has channeled history, science and drama to create a story for the ages—a story of hope and love and possibility. This is a novel you will not soon forget.

The Rebel Fleet is reunited at last! Leia Organa, Mon Mothma and the other Alliance leaders send a message to the galaxy that resistance to Palpatine''s rule remains as strong as ever. Meanwhile, Crimson Dawn has activated their sleeper agents across the galaxy - and two of them race to deliver a dangerous secret to the Rebel Alliance. But the Empire knows what they have stolen, and the entire Imperial Navy is in hot pursuit! Meanwhile, Threepio enters into aggressive negotiations, Luke embarks on a mission that will test his growing Jedi skills to the limit, and the rebels come to understand the true scope of the threat they face! Collecting STAR WARS (2020) #26-30.

MINISERIES FINALE The monumental ode to worldwide wish fulfillment completes its story with an exploration of THE FIRST EIGHT CENTURIES after the moment eight billion genies appeared on earth. We''ll see how the last remaining wishes get used and discover the fates of the characters we met at the Lampwick Tavern all that time ago. What''s our wish? That you''ll see us through, all the way to the end.

END OF STORY ARC "DISUNITY," Part Six Our heroes, armed now with knowledge of the two terrible paths America''s future could take, are on the verge of reuniting. But knowing what they do, will they choose to save the Undiscovered Country...or destroy it?

We''ve seen the first eight years after G-day - now we''ll visit the FIRST EIGHT DECADES as our characters live love grow change and die in a world transformed forever by the appearance of *eight billion genies* eighty years before. Brace yourself - this one''s a heartbreaker.

The source of the plague of cursed hellcoins upon the earth has been revealed and Maia and Sebastian Stone have realized they cannot destroy it alone. They must recruit aid from another of the Shrouded College''s agents, retired magical bon vivant Arturo Peroni. But he has racked up a sorcerous debt of his own, and it''s about to come due!

Sebastian and Maia Stone have learned the terrible truth-that their quest to rid the world of 666 cursed coins, the task they thought they had completed, is only just beginning. They must use their supernatural gifts to discover the source of the new coins and eradicate them...or the Shrouded College will never let them go!

Titan Comics, publisher of the official Star Wars Insider magazine, is proud to offer an amazing collection of exclusive short stories for Star Wars: The High Republic. Written by The New York Times’ best-selling authors Cavan Scott, Charles Soule, and Justina Ireland, with supporting original illustrations by Louie De Martinis. EXPERIENCE THE GALAXY CENTURIES BEFORE THE STRUGGLE OF THE REBEL ALLIANCE AGAINST THE GALACTIC EMPIRE—AT THE HEIGHT OF THE JEDI ORDER! A compendium of tales from the High Republic era, told from aboard the incredible satellite station, the Starlight Beacon, collected for the first time from the pages of Star Wars Insider. All stories are written by The New York Times’ best-selling authors Cavan Scott, Charles Soule, and Justina Ireland. Also includes in-depth interviews with the story architects behind the best-selling publishing and multimedia initiative. Stories included: “Go Together” by Charles Soule “First Duty” by Cavan Scott “Hidden Danger” by Justina Ireland “Past Mistakes” by Cavan Scott “Shadows Remain” by Justina Ireland

SERIES PREMIERE The Shrouded College will give you magic... but you''ll incur a debt. Until it''s paid you belong to them. Married couple Maia and Sebastian Stone took that deal. They have worked for the College ever since using their new abilities to track down 666 cursed coins: qurrakh... aka the Devil''s Dollar. Only a few remain. The Stones are almost free... but the devil''s in the details. Hellboy meets Indiana Jones in this supernatural adventure from CHARLES SOULE (Eight Billion Genies Undiscovered Country) and WILL SLINEY (Spider-Man).

“DISUNITY,” Part Three Janet, Chang, and Ace are on the run, wanted for crimes against the American Hegemony. Meanwhile, Valentina and Charlotte continue spinning through key moments in the USA’s past and come to an understanding of the way America’s history can affect its present…and its future.